Despite puncturing on hte line, Olivia Gollan finished
third for the stage and won the 2003 event overall. Gollan led the event from
start to finish. Miriam Mlechers was best European visitor, finishngi second on
hte stage adn fourth overall.

The final stage included a fierce climb, which saw many
riders brought to a halt and forced to walk. The intense heat and the standard
of racing meant that this was no walk-in-the-park season starter for hte women's
peleton.